database (research) database (research)
Information that has been collected and organized to be used for research.
Example of database (research) in a sentence
A research database stores study information so that researchers can use it to answer study questions.
More Info
Participants are usually given a code during the study so their identifiers are not saved in the same place as the other study data. A research database usually has coded information about the participants to protect their privacy. A database can be used in the present or in the future to answer new questions.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You will hear the term “database” used in many different ways during the research process.
In research studies you may hear or read about the term “database” when the study team or consent form is describing how they will store data that is collected from the study. A database may also store personal information, like participant contact information. This information should be stored in a secure, protected way.
You may want to ask how your data will be stored if you join the study. You can also ask the study team who has access to the database and what information they will keep in the database. Additionally, you may want to ask how they will keep the database safe and secure.
